The journal of trauma and acute care surgery
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J Trauma Acute Care Surg · Oct 2020
Early comprehensive testing for COVID-19 is essential to protect trauma centers.
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic presents a threat to health care systems worldwide. Trauma centers may be uniquely impacted, given the need for rapid invasive interventions in severely injured and the growing incidence of community infection. We discuss the impact that SARS-CoV-2 has had in our trauma center and our steps to limit the potential exposures. ⋯ Diagnostic tests or criteria, level III, Therapeutic/care management, level IV.
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J Trauma Acute Care Surg · Sep 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of direct oral anticoagulant and vitamin K antagonists on outcomes among elderly and nonelderly trauma patients.
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used among patients requiring anticoagulant therapy. These drugs are associated with a lower risk of bleeding than vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). However, the outcomes of elderly trauma patients receiving DOACs are not well known. ⋯ Prognostic/Epidemiological, level III.